Invincible - Amazon Prime

[ajax 2,620]

Premieres today on Prime. I loved the comic. It was written by Kirkman and imo it's better than the Walking Dead.

I hope they don't pull any punches.

 

[RPM 26,341]

Just started Ep 1. It's... different.

Edit: It's pretty f'n good. Impressive cast.

Edited March 26, 2021 by RPM

[Vito Andolini 9,127]

I wasn’t familiar with the comic, just glanced over a review (it was more of a “Here’s what’s new to watch” blurb from the NYT), but I read “New take on superheroes” and “ultra violent” and somehow turned that in my mind into a fun take on the genre, maybe a spoof... my mistake.

I gave the first one a chance, and it was rather sober, and 50 minutes in, the title card popped up, and I’m all, “Where the hell is this violence I was promised?” 

Then shit got real.

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On 3/27/2021 at 5:13 AM, Vito Andolini said:

Then shit got real.

Same with my wife. She was like "you told me this was gonna be ultra-violent" when the title came up.

Five minutes later, and she's like "I think I'm gonna throw up".

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Of course Rafi/Rex would have a foursome with Dupli-Kate.

[Buzzrock 14,936]

Episode 4 out this Friday, and Kirkman says it could run seven seasons. Hopefully it has better staying power than TWD.

[Gene Parmesan 4,014]

So is this an adult show?  The preview made it seem like standard comic book superhero stuff.  I'm assuming it gets raunchy with Mantzoukas in cast.

[Vito Andolini 9,127]

There is adult language at times, not necessarily a lot but I do seem to recall an F-bomb, a four-way sexual encounter is referred to (but not shown), and gallons of pixelated blood is spilled in some of the most graphic killings imaginable. So yeah, pretty adult stuff.

[seven 1,367]

It's batman the animated series with pockets of adult material. Seems like it's aimed at 16yr olds. 

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Had to look at the voice actor, sounded like a young Rick.

[MissingInAction 25,172]

58 minutes ago, atomheartbevo said:

Had to look at the voice actor, sounded like a young Rick.

The belch is classic Rick.

[Buzzrock 14,936]

I’m still digging it. Still super violent and I’m curious where the story is going.

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6 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

I’m still digging it. Still super violent and I’m curious where the story is going.

I kinda want to check the comics and see where they are going with Omni-Man, it's very interesting.

[MissingInAction 25,172]

11 hours ago, atomheartbevo said:

I kinda want to check the comics and see where they are going with Omni-Man, it's very interesting.

Manchurian Candidate.

[seven 1,367]

I didn't really like the first episode and took a few weeks off it. Watched the available episodes over the weekend and it got a lot better. All the good characters are introduced in the second episode.

[ajax 2,620]

Haha, Robot's got a crush.

A 30 year old man in the body of a 15 year old boy (formerly a metal robot) is in love with a 25 year old woman in the body of a 12 year old girl.

Wait, did he fall in love with her sparkling personality? Or....???? Fucking creepy.

[RPM 26,341]

No spoilers, but that was a helluva fight. Great episode. It's already Ep 7? Damn that was fast. Season finale next week.

Edited April 23, 2021 by RPM

[seven 1,367]

Yeah, really fantastic episode. 

I've faced death more times than I can count, but damn if that didn't put my balls in my throat. Cecil rules. 

[RPM 26,341]

Transporting with half a tie was impressive.

[ajax 2,620]

If it follows the comics, this week's episode will have a brutal fight.

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On 4/26/2021 at 1:30 PM, ajax said:

If it follows the comics, this week's episode will have a brutal fight.

So previous fights weren't brutal?

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[GottaB 595]

Love the show. Great choices for actors

[seven 1,367]

Mark's dad is kind of a dick 

[RPM 26,341]

Stay out of Chicago

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14 hours ago, seven said:

Mark's dad is kind of a dick 

What, you never had "the talk" with your dad immediately after he had slain one of his enemies in a particularly gruesome manner?

[seven 1,367]

Well I can say the subway rides with my father were much different 

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11 minutes ago, seven said:

Well I can say the subway rides with my father were much different 

Yep, a lot more discreet about killing subway riders.

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Amazon put in an order for another two seasons.

 

[naija 2,869]

well that was an incredible 1st season

[zman13 180]

Wow...I thought episode 7 was brutal.

[Buzzrock 14,936]

Digging the show and looking forward to next season, but if a planetfull of Viltrumites shows up they are proper fucked. It’s gonna take some sort of deus ex machina moment.

[d2o 1,602]

Whoa

[Viper 12,111]

man, what a season. that last episode was brutal.

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One thing, I completed did not understand the girlfriend. What was she mad at him about if she knew he was invincible?

but what a voice cast! Of course I picked out Mark Hamill right away, but I didn't even realize Cecil was Walton Goggins until halfway through. Then Mahershala Ali and even the small Jon Hamm cameo.

And I loved how ominous the title was each episode with more and more blood.

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44 minutes ago, Viper said:

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One thing, I completed did not understand the girlfriend. What was she mad at him about if she knew he was invincible?

 

I had the same question. That seemed really stupid and irrational, but then it’s a teenage girl, so really....spot on writing. 

[Buzzrock 14,936]

I think they are clearing her out for the obvious relationship that is brewing

[Viper 12,111]

16 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

I think they are clearing her out for the obvious relationship that is brewing

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but then they got back together again after he recovered from his assbeating

 

[ajax 2,620]

She was a bitch in the comics. They made her black and inexplicably made her 10x worse in the tv show. I really think they should have gone the other way and made her more sympathetic.

[Stringer 1,439]

I was skeptical for much of the season, but it was just 8 episodes, so thought I would stay with it.  

Man, glad I did.  Those last 2 episodes were top notch.  Just really good shit.

And now for Season 2, they have about 10 different ways they can go with it. I'm excited for season 2 now.

[d2o 1,602]

6 hours ago, Frank The Tank said:

I had the same question. That seemed really stupid and irrational, but then it’s a teenage girl, so really....spot on writing. 

Bingo!!

[Droopy 2,626]

Love this show. It’s the tits and can’t wait for the next season. 

[Drew 2,516]

Amazing show. Watching it for the 2nd time with a friend who knows nothing about it. She's hooked too.

[ajax 2,620]

lol

 

[Viper 12,111]

it's funny cause it's true

[Apep 645]

As satires go, the first season was pretty weak. Doesn't seem like anyone fully committed to their satirical role other than Seth Rogen.

[MillerEP 30,494]

I enjoyed it.

[RPM 26,341]

I have no complaints. (Which is pretty fucking unusual)

[Apep 645]

The show's good enough that I binged the entire season over a couple of days. I'm not a comic fan, so it is hard for me to articulate the problems that seem pretty obvious. This article explains the issue from the viewpoint of a fan of the comic. It's like someone heard a cool story and then tried to relate it back to a third party while in a psychiatric drug-induced haze, overemphasizing all the wrong elements.

[Apep 645]

There is a new season. Still seems like it overemphasizes the wrong elements, but, on reflection, that could be intentional.